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Greece

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This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.

 

 

Greece travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)See FCDO website for information
Embassy of Greece in London - Hellenic Republic - Greece in the UK (mfa.gr)Greek Embassy in UK
Apply for a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Global Health Insurance Card
Entry requirements - Greece travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Entry Requirements and visa information
NaTHNaC - Greece (travelhealthpro.org.uk)Health information

 

BRITISH EMBASSY IN GREECE

1, Ploutarchou str
106 75 Athens
Greece

 

Telephone: +30 210 7272 600

www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-athens

 

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

 

Ambulance112/166
Fire112/199
Police112/100

 

BEFORE TRAVELLING

Before travelling please always check for up to date information.  Up-to-date information for UK Nationals travelling can be found at UK and the world - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  • Safety and security
  • Terrorism
  • Local laws and customs
  • Entry requirements
  • Health
  • Natural Disasters
  • Money

COUNTRY FACTS

 

Capital cityAthens
LanguageGreek
CurrencyEuro
Phone Code+30
Internet Code.gr
Time ZoneUTC+2 (2 hours ahead of UK)
Drives onRight
Plug TypesType C, Type F
Drinking WaterNot safe to drink
Dominant ReligionGreek Orthodox (official) 98%, Other, including Muslim, 2%
Significant Dates

January 6 - Epiphany

March 25 – Independence Day